SONS OF NORWAY

SONS OF NORWAY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN KNOWLEDGE OF NORWEGIAN/SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE TO THE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE LODGE PRESENTS CLASSES IN THE NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE AND HANDCRAFTS. IT PRESENTS DEMOSTRATIONS FOR MAKING NORWEGIAN FOODS/CRAFTS. THE LODGE HAS AN ETHNIC BOOTH AT THE STATE FAIR WHERE VOLUNTEER MEMBERS SELL NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS ("VIKINGS") AND LEFSE. THE LODGE SUPORTS THE SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION, NORWEGIAN CENT-A-DAY FOUNDATION AND VINLAND REHABILITATION WITH BOTH TIME AND MONEY. THE LODGE SUPPORTS VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.